Bulacan State University

College of Engineering
Title Defense Rubric

Students Name:
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Thesis Title:

Aspect
Content

Organiza
tion

Subject
Knowled
ge
Eye
Contact
Elocution

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Exemplary
(5 points)
The content is clear and
concise and deals with
important issue in the field of
study. Information is accurate
Presents information in logical,
interesting sequence which
audience can follow.

Accomplished
(3 pts)
The content provides
persuasive information and is
accurate.

Demonstrates full knowledge

by answering all questions
with explanation and
elaboration.
Maintains eye contact with
audience, seldom returning to
notes.
Uses a clear voice and correct,
precise pronunciation of terms
so that all audience members

Answers all questions but fails

to elaborate.

Presents information in logical

sequence which audience can
follow.

Occasionally uses eye contact,

but still reads most of the
report.
Voice is clear. Pronounces most
word correctly. Most audience
can hear the presentation
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Panel Member

Poor
(1pt)
The content is vague in
conveying the point of view
and does create a strong
sense of purpose.
Audience has difficulty
following the presentation
because students jump
around.
Students are uncomfortable
with information and are
able to answer only
rudimentary questions.
Reads all of report with no
eye contact
Mumbles. Incorrectly
pronounces terms and
speaks too quietly for

Score

can hear presentation.

Powerpoi
nt Slides

Graphics explain and reinforce

screen text. Graphics are clear
and easy to follow. No
misspellings or grammatical
errors. Texts are readable.

Graphics relate to text and are

readable with minor
misspellings and grammatical
errors. Texts are readable.

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Panel Member

audience in the back of class

to hear.
Uses graphics that rarely
support text and
presentation. Texts are
difficult to read and
understand.